Sharmeen Somani

• Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice in a year

  The Eid that is held in late spring is called “Eid-al-fitr”, the festival celebrated after a month of fasting. While Eid celebrations held towards the end of summer are known as “Eid-al-Adha”, or the festival of sacrifice.

  Aug 10, 2019
  
• Study finds ‘racial and ethnic discrimination’ in hiring process in Canada, elsewhere

  A study out of Northwestern University finds that race may be a reason why some people aren't getting callbacks during the hiring process.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2019
  
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• Bill S-203 and the future of marine parks in Canada

  Keeping large aquatic mammals in captivity for entertainment is slowly becoming a thing of the past in Canada after the House of Commons passed Bill S-203, also known as ‘Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act,’ last month.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2019
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• Two separate transport truck collisions within metres of each other near Camden east

  The eastbound lanes on the 401 were blocked for several hours this morning near Napanee following two separate transport truck collisions that occurred within metres of each other.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2019
• Thousands gather as CP Holiday Train stops in Smiths Falls

  Country musician Terri Clark headlined this stop, which raises money and food for local food banks.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2018
• Unions, organizers push for pharmacare at Kingston Labour Day celebrations

  The annual Labour Day parade and picnic was held at McBurney Park in Kingston Monday afternoon.

  Sep 3, 2018
• Utilities Kingston president meets paramedics who saved his life

  Last July, the president and CEO of Utilities Kingston, Jim Keech, nearly died.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2018
• ‘Shave for the Brave’ event held to support Kingston woman battling cancer

  The 'Shave for the Brave' event was held Sunday to help Nicole Welch raise money for her next trip to Newfoundland this summer, to attend a YAAC support retreat.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2018
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• Serious multi-vehicle crash on Collins Bay Rd. leads to life threatening injuries

  A 4 by 4 pick up truck and a crossover vehicle suffered a serious head-on collision on Collins Bay road at Woodbine road just before 5 this morning.

  Investigations

  Feb 11, 2018
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• Animal rights group accuses a Battersea farmer for neglect and cruelty

  Recently the Kitchener Ontario Animal Liberation Alliance made allegations against Stonhenge Industries for cruelty and neglect towards their animals.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2018